Occupational Therapy Assistant: South Hills

Occupational Therapy Assistant Are you prepared to use your Occupational Therapy Assistant expertise to significantly impact seniors' lives? A talented, creative, and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is needed to join a dynamic team at Concordia Visiting Nurses. This role offers the opportunity to build relationships with patients, empower them to regain independence, and help them live their best lives. Reasons to work here as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA:: Make a true difference: Witness firsthand the impact of your care on patients' health and well-being. Build deep relationships: Form lasting connections with patients and their families as you guide them on their health journey. Enjoy autonomy and flexibility: Manage your own schedule, prioritize tasks, and make independent decisions regarding patient care. Continuous growth: Access to paid training, scholarships, and opportunities to specialize your skills. Supportive environment: Work alongside a collaborative team that values your contributions and encourages professional development. Competitive compensation and benefits package for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA include: Competitive Pay Flexible Scheduling: Set your own schedule with patients. Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.403(b) with Employer Match: Secure your financial future with our generous retirement plan. Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays: Enjoy time off to recharge and relax. Mileage reimbursement available. What you’ll do as an Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA: Evaluate and assess individual patient needs, creating personalized treatment plans to inspire functional independence. Utilize evidence-based methods and therapeutic tools to improve motor functions, cognitive abilities, and daily activities. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (physical therapists, speech therapists, doctors, nursing staff) to provide comprehensive care. Educate and empower patients and their families, providing them with the knowledge and techniques to continue improving at home. Monitor patient progress, documenting outcomes and adjusting therapy plans for optimal recovery. Who you are as an Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA: Passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their maximum level of independence. A compassionate and effective communicator, connecting easily with patients and colleagues. A creative problem-solver, adapting treatment plans to meet diverse patient needs. Confident in both independent work and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team. Possesses a Degree in Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program and a current PA Occupational Therapist Assistant license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting. About Concordia Visiting Nurses: Since 1881, Concordia Lutheran Ministries has been a place with a mission of caring. A place for healing. A place to feel comfortable. And a place where heartfelt Christian faith and a strong sense of service to others help us make a difference every day. OUR Mission: To serve our aging community with a continuum of high-quality caregiving options, provided in a Christian environment, and to serve those with limited funds to the best of our ability. Respect. Dignity. Compassion. Our Mission, Your Future! EOE